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⚈ Published On: 2014-08-25 12:59:36

Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is also formerly known as Gloucester County College. Gloucester County College is an educational form established in the year 1966 on the month of September. Located in Sewell, New Jersey United States, the college is a public, community college. Functioning with an endowment of US$1,915,171 which is used for providing scholarship to its students (2009) and budget of US$39,388,473 (2009) the college is currently working under the presidency of Frederick (Fred) Keating. Gene J. Concordia is the chairman of the Gloucester County College. The college holds 319 academic staff and 392 administration staff. The Gloucester County College shelters 9,782 students which includes 6,609 undergraduates and 3,173 other students (continuing education). The prestigious and historical Gloucester County College functions with a motto (Start Smart…. Go Far).

The electors of Gloucester County drafted an optional ballot in 1965, which called for the Board of Chosen Freeholders to establish an educational institution in the province. Gloucester County College’s existence was sketched for the first time in 1966 as soon as the New Jersey Department of Education accepted its contract. The Gloucester County College sheltered its very first classes in Monongahela Middle School and Deptford Township High School in the summer of the year 1967. Instructional Center stands as the first erection possessed by the college.

The Gloucester County College possesses various division and departments. The academic department of the college:

· Division of Public Safety and Security (Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement)

· Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

· Other Areas (which includes continuing education, some certificate programs, the Police Academy, and the Fire Academy)

Gloucester County College holds an accreditation of Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Nursing program of Gloucester County College is accredited by New Jersey Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Diagnostic Medical Sonography holds an accreditation of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Gloucester County College has prepared a wide range of programs and curriculum available to its students. Programs are prepared in such a way that it remains in the reach of every individual belonging to various social, cultural, religious, ethical, geographical backgrounds. The college believes that the quality education should be made available to everyone who wants to have it. The course and programs touches various fields of study to meet the taste of the students.

Programs and curriculum in prestigious Gloucester County College:

Associate in Science (A.S.)

· Business?s Administration?

· Computer Information Systems

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

· Accounting

· Automotive Technology (Ford ASSET Program)

· Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design

· Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design Option?

· Information Technology???

· Marketing & Management?

· ?Technical Studies —? Business Track

· Website Development for E-Commerce

Certificate Programs

· Accounting

· Computer Graphic Arts — Print Design Option

· Information Technology?

· Website Development for E-Commerce

Professional Development Programs

· Accounting

· Computer Graphic Arts: Game/ Intera?ctive Design

· Computer Graphic Arts: Print Option

· Website Development for E-Commerce

Associate in Science (A.A.)

· Health/Physical Educatio?n/Re?cr?eation

Associate in Applied Science (A.S.)

· Exercise Science?

Associate in Arts & Sciences (A.A?.)

· Arts and Sciences

· Arts and Sciences: Art

· Arts and Sciences: Communications

· Arts and Sciences: Digital Photography

· Arts and Sciences: English

· Arts and Sciences: History

· Arts and Sciences: Music

· Arts and Sciences: Psychology

· Arts and Sciences: Social Work

· Arts and Sciences: Sociology

· Arts and Sciences: Spanish

· Arts and Sciences: Theatre/Drama

· Education

Professional Development Programs

· Digital Photograph?y

Associate in Arts (A.A.)

· Arts and Sciences —? Pre-Law

Associate in Science (A.S.)

· Criminal Justice

Associate in Applied? Science (A.A.S.)

· Law Enforcement

· Paralegal

Certificate Programs

· Parale?gal

?Associate in Science (A.S.)

· Nursing Generic Program

· Nursing LPN-RN Track

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

· Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)

· Health Science

· Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT)

· Respiratory The?rapy (Joint Degree)?

Associate in Science (A.S.)

· Arts and Sciences

· Arts and Sciences: Mathematics

· Arts and Sciences: Physics

· Biology

· Biology: Bioscience Technologies

· Chemistry

· Chemistry: Pre-Pharm.D.

· Computer Science

· Engineering Science

· Equine Science

· Marine Science

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

· Engineering Technologies

· Technical Studies

Professional Development Programs

· Engineering Technologies

o Civil Engineering Technologies?

o Construction Supervision

o Drafting & Design

o Land Surveying

· Equine Science

Gloucester County College’s sports team has been crowned by following championship:

National championships were won by these teams:

· Men's Basketball – 1994

· Baseball – 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2010

· Wrestling – 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007

· Women's Cross Country – 2006, 2012

· Men's Cross Country – 1995

· Men's Tennis – 2010, 2011

· Softball – 2011

· Women's Tennis – 2012

Gloucester County College has sketched an irreplaceable space among the thousands of educational institution existing all around the world. The qualitative and effective education system of the college has not only attracted the students of the United States but also the students of countries all around the world. The students all around the world have Gloucester County College as an effective means to guide them towards their destiny. Gloucester County College is the home of the students from various countries and various states of America. The determination and hard work of years have established this college among the best colleges in the world. The college has defined excellence through its effort to serve effective education to its students.

The college has expanded its working area expanding the horizon of its programs. Challenging its own abilities and capabilities the college has been able to sketch the glorious history it holds today. The well experienced and educated instructor of the college guides their students toward better future.

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